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Coleman, John – Age 32, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Coleman – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38476181   NAID File Unit: 38476178     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490009

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Chester

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38476181

NAID File Unit: 38476178

Microform: M1818

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